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Does anyone know how to remove this cosmetic steering wheel hub nut without scuffing it up? I need to access the real nut that holds the steering wheel in place to remove the wheel to check a fluid leak.

I have a 2011 model Freedom 225 with an aluminum bracket/platform. I bought it new in 2013 and have always kept it out of the water on a JetDock. Boat probably has less than 200 total hours on it and is seldom left in the water overnight. During recent servicing the motor, I noticed the zinc on...

Does anyone have any suggestions on vinyl repairs for small cuts or tears? My affected areas are in seats and bolsters that are not easily removed so I'd prefer to try to repair it myself.

Is the Sea Star steering fluid the same as that used in Bennett trim tabs?

I've owned two Grady's that needed transom rebuilds in the past. One was a 1984 model that was purchased new and a 1996 purchased used when only a year old and both were well maintained and cared for. I believe GW switched to a non-rot wood in 1998 or thereabouts and eventually to a composite...

I need to replace the horn on my 225, a mini compact horn. Neither the original nor a replacement lasted too long. Can anyone suggest one that lasts more than a few years?

Does anyone know of a simple way to clean between the switches without breaking them?

I'm looking for a single step touch up paint for a few small chips exposing bare aluminum in my 2011 225's bracket/platform. It's a GW factory installed platform, I believe made by Armstrong. The chips are small enough to where the lack of non-skid touch up paint would not an issue. Didn't...

Has anyone replaced an ignition switch on an a Freedom 225? Did you replace only the key switch or the rectangular panel assembly that contains both the key switch and the kill switch?

My 2011 Yamaha 250 often won’t start unless I jiggle throttle lever back and forth. I’ll turn the ignition key, holding in start position, moving lever back and forth, sometimes 3 or 4 times before engine turns over and starts. I replaced neutral safety switch inside the control lever box, but...

I just launched my 225 after being set up for Winter and noticed my Bennett Trim Tabs that automatically reset to neutral position when turning on the battery, work fine when running, but no longer reset when turning on battery. Anyone have any suggestions as to what’s gone wrong?

I have a 2011 225 with a 250 HP Motor. Unless I trim it bow down or give it good power, it rides bow high and is slow getting on plane. I’m wondering if a 4 blade prop would help getting out of the hole. I’m not too concerned about top end as the boat is plenty fast and I never run it wide open...

Where is the best place to buy a Deka battery? One of mine just went bad. Over 7 years old so it’s hard to go with anything else.

My 2011 225 has a factory installed Armstrong bracket/platform with an underside mounted circular zinc. The zinc appears structurally sound, yet is covered with white corrosion so I'm looking to replace it, but yet to find one. Anyone replaced one before? If so, where did you find it?

My Freedom 225 has 2 seacocks, one for the baitwell and the other for saltwater washdown. Both are located about two feet forward of the transom. On the underside of the hull are the water intake openings, covered with bronze screens. I keep my boat on a Jetdock which means I drive it up on the...

I've noticed the hull weight of at least one model, Freedom 225, is unchanged after the factory's switch from wood to composite transom and stringers. I haven't checked the other models. I would think the composite hulls should be lighter. Am I wrong?

I'd like to figure out how to raise up my port side sleeper lounge seat a few inches on my Freedom 225 because it sits too low, several inches lower that the helm seat making it difficult for many passengers to see over the head compartment and through the windshield. I haven't really studied it...

Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the blue rubber rub rails? Mine are cloudy looking and so far, haven't found anything to make them look new.

I go to great lengths to protect my year and a half old 225. I clean it regularly and cover it with both a Grady supplied bow cover and a custom made cockpit cover. I've cleaned the vinyl with various vinyl cleaners, ie 3M, West Marine, as well as Vinegar and a product recommended on this forum...

I noticed a creaking noise, apparently from a hardtop stantion or support brace while drifting in rolling seas. I tightly gripped the stantion where the noise appeared to be coming from and felt a slight sensation when hearing the noise, although no apparent movement or looseness at welds or...